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Is it possible to grow hair on a bald spot due to injury? (Photo)

Raghavendravk1Aug 2, 2017
I fell from a height of 1metre when I was 10 years old, now I am 25 years. Since then I have a bald spot on backside of head due to injury. Is is possible to grow hair/transplant hair on that bald spot now?

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Dr. William Woessner, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Aug 4, 2017
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 3, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 3, 2017
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